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Crime
CBI Reveals Rath Murder Plot Launched in December
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 07:46 AM
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The Central Bureau of Investigation said the plot to murder Rath was set in motion last December, according to a statement released by the agency.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has confirmed that a murder plot targeting a person named Rath was initiated in December of last year. In a statement released on Tuesday, the agency outlined that the conspiracy involved a coordinated plan to eliminate Rath, with key operatives allegedly identified and monitored by the investigators.
According to the CBI, the plot was discovered during a routine surveillance operation that uncovered communication between suspected conspirators. The bureau has reportedly detained several individuals linked to the scheme and is pursuing charges under the Indian Penal Code.
The investigation is ongoing, and the CBI has urged the public to cooperate with authorities if they possess any information related to the case. No further details about the motives or identities of the alleged perpetrators have been released at this time.
The agency emphasized that the safety of Rath and other potential victims remains a priority, and additional protective measures are being considered as the probe progresses.
According to the CBI, the plot was discovered during a routine surveillance operation that uncovered communication between suspected conspirators. The bureau has reportedly detained several individuals linked to the scheme and is pursuing charges under the Indian Penal Code.
The investigation is ongoing, and the CBI has urged the public to cooperate with authorities if they possess any information related to the case. No further details about the motives or identities of the alleged perpetrators have been released at this time.
The agency emphasized that the safety of Rath and other potential victims remains a priority, and additional protective measures are being considered as the probe progresses.